vern Share definition Flag Short for "vernacular". Derogatory term used in Bombay (India) to describe people who were schooled in the local language and thus speak broken english. He's such a vern, I don't know how you can hang out with him. vern by wha January 4, 2005 0 0 Get merch Get the vern mug. Buy Now — $32.95 See more merch